About our redevelopment
The NSW Government has committed $1 billion for the Nepean Redevelopment, which is delivering a major upgrade and expansion of hospital and community-based health services for the Penrith and Blue Mountains communities.

The redevelopment is being delivered in two stages. Stage 1 is now complete following the opening of Nepean Hospital’s new 14-storey tower in 2022. Construction is now underway for Stage 2. 

This website provides all the latest news and information about the progress of this important hospital redevelopment.

Latest news

Project Zone Newsletter - February

Project Zone Newsletter - February

Read the latest news and information from the Nepean Redevelopment in our latest Project Zone Newsletter.

Posted 19 Mar 2024
Construction starts on new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Unit

Construction starts on new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Unit

Young people across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains will soon have access to a dedicated Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Services Unit (CAMHS), with construction of a new specialist facility at Nepean Hospital.

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Posted 13 Mar 2024
Construction Update - 29 February

Construction Update - 29 February

This construction update is a special edition dedicated to the completion of refurbishment and repurposing works.

Posted 28 Feb 2024
Construction Update - 15 February

Construction Update - 15 February

Bulk excavations at the footprint of the Stage 2 building is progressing well. The yellow Moits machines excavators have removed masses of cylindrical concrete piles that held up the old North Block 

Posted 15 Feb 2024

PROJECTS

  • Stage 1 | Hospital tower

    Stage 1 | Hospital tower

    Stage 1 of the Nepean Redevelopment is now complete following the opening of Nepean Hospital’s new 14-storey tower in 2022. 

  • Stage 1 | Multi-storey car park

    Stage 1 | Multi-storey car park

    More than 600 new parking spaces are now available to patients and their loved ones at Nepean Hospital.

  • Stage 1 | Cancer Care Expansion

    Stage 1 | Cancer Care expansion

    The new centre opened on 16 September 2019 following an expansion and upgrade of services as part of Stage 1 of the Nepean Redevelopment.

  • Katoomba Community Dialysis Centre - now open!

    Katoomba Community Dialysis Centre

    The new purpose-built unit at the Blue Mountains District ANZAC Memorial Hospital features six spacious treatment spaces that offer privacy and comfort to patients. 

  • Stage 1 | Somerset Cottage

    Stage 1 | Somerset Cottage

    The new Somerset Cottage Early Childhood Education and Care Centre was officially opened on Tuesday 7 July 2020. 
     

  • Stage 1 | Diz Footprints Program

    Stage 1 | Diz Footprints Program

    Diz Footprints is a trainee and mentorship program for local Year 10 Aboriginal high school students who are interested in gaining skills and experience in the construction industry.

  • Stage 2

    Stage 2

    Construction is now underway for Stage 2 of the Nepean Redevelopment.

  • Stage 2 | Pathology Department

    Stage 2 | Pathology Department

    The Pathology Department will include new laboratories, services, reception area and administration spaces.

  • Stage 2 | Community Health

    Stage 2 | Community Health

    The NSW Government is delivering a new community health centre in Penrith as part of Stage 2 of the Nepean Redevelopment. 

  • Palliative Care Unit

    Palliative Care Unit

    A new palliative care unit is being built at Nepean Hospital to provide specialised care and support to people with life-limiting illnesses in the Penrith and Blue Mountains regions.
     

Milestones